Camping

Set up your tent, explore nature, inspect the night sky, and roast some s’mores

Day Camp Nature Walk (Grades K-5)

Take a day trip to the great outdoors with this list of nature walk locations in the Capital District. Schiffendecker...

Stories in the Stars (Grades 3-5)

The stars are full of stories. In this activity, young astronomers will write their own tale in the night sky....

Build a Solar Oven (Grades K-5)

Who needs a campfire when you’ve got the power of the sun’s rays? Did you know you can create an...

Campfire Songs (Grades 3-5)

Gather ‘round the campfire to sing some camping tunes. Join two teachers from the Shenendehowa Central School District to sing...

Let’s Get Packing (Grades K-2)

Kids will learn some rhythms while getting ready for an imaginary camping trip. What would...

Laundry Landscape (Grades K-2)

Create all the wonders of the great outdoors right in your own home! Find a...

The Camping Trip That Changed America (Grades 3-5)

This camping trip between Teddy Roosevelt and his journalist, John Muir, is the reason that...

Fire Pit Snack (Grades K-2)

In this no-cooking-required activity, campers make a fun and nutritious snack. You won’t have to...

Let’s Go Camping (Grades 3-5)

Enjoy these stories showcasing the fun and wonder of camping. Every camping trip is a...

Indoor Camping Party (Grades K-5)

Who says camping requires the wilderness? Set up camp right in your living room for...

Camping Adventures in the Summer Adventure Virtual Library (Grades K-5)

Get settled into campfires, s’mores and storytelling! There are so many adventures that come along...

Pete the Cat Goes Camping (Grades K-2)

Pete can’t wait to go hiking, fishing and eat s’mores by the campfire. Listen to...

Nature Prints (Grades 3-5)

Nature prints are an easy and fun way to explore nature through art. What You...

Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tours (Grades K-5)

Explore the famous Yellowstone National Park from the comfort of your own home! Ready to...

En Plain Air (Grades 3-5)

Grab your art supplies and head outside! If it’s sunny out today, enjoy the...

Mindful Munchies (Grades K-5)

Relax around the ‘campfire’ as you practice mindful eating. Most everyone would agree that snacks...

PBS Kids Nature Games (Grades K-5)

This interactive nature game from PBS Kids will have you exploring the great outdoors! Help...

S’mores Three Ways (Grades K-5)

These twists on the classic recipe will have your children asking for ‘s’more!’ all year...

Will It Float? (Grades K-2)

Kids get to play engineer in this imaginative planning activity. Watch the Will It Float...

Campfire Stories (Grades K-2)

It’s time for some campfire stories! Go camping in a big back yard by reading...